IBMC is assisting our client, a fast-growing international business in the proprietary trading industry, in hiring an experienced Operation & Risk Manager. Our client is dedicated to providing traders with advanced capital solutions and maintaining a high-performance environment across global markets.
We are seeking a seasoned Prop Trading Operation & Risk Manager to oversee the stability, compliance, and execution of our trading operations. This role is a combination of operational oversight and strategic risk management. The ideal candidate must have a solid background within a proprietary trading firm, possessing a deep understanding of account structures, platform mechanics, and risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
- Operational Oversight: Own and manage the end-to-end trading operations, ensuring seamless coordination between account management and technical execution.
- Risk Framework Management: Develop, implement, and monitor risk management frameworks specifically tailored for proprietary trading activities.
- Communication Control: Monitor and validate information flow between account managers and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and prevent operational slippage.
- Account Integrity: Act as the primary control point for validating critical account data, trading parameters, and compliance with company policies.
- Crisis Management: Identify potential operational and execution risks in real-time and provide immediate, data-driven solutions to mitigate impact.
- Process Scaling: Ensure that operational systems and risk controls are scalable as the company expands into new international regions (such as the DACH market).
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with the Growth and Engineering teams to ensure operational capacity aligns with business expansion goals.
Requirements
- Industry Experience: Mandatory 3–5 years of experience within the Proprietary Trading industry. Candidates without direct prop firm experience will not be considered.
- Technical Mastery: Strong understanding of prop firm account structures, trading platforms (MT4/MT5, DxTrade, etc.), and risk exposure metrics.
- Operational Background: Proven experience in managing or overseeing account management teams in a high-pressure, structured environment.
- Autonomy: Highly proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision (no training provided; expertise is expected from day one).
- Communication: Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal) with high attention to detail and accountability.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze trading data and identify patterns of risk or operational inefficiency.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Aligned with global standards and your seniority in the industry.
- Career Growth: A high-impact role with direct influence on the company’s international expansion and stability.
- Global Network: Work with a diverse team of professionals in the cutting-edge fintech and trading space.
